The Securities and Exchange Commission today published a concept release soliciting public comment on the definition of foreign private issuer. Foreign private issuers benefit from certain accommodations and exemptions from the disclosure and filing… SEC Press Release
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Natalia Díez Riggin Named Senior Advisor and Director of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Natalia Díez Riggin has been named Senior Advisor and Director of the agency’s Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs. Ms. Riggin has been serving as Acting Director since joining… SEC Press Release
SEC’s Division of Investment Management to Host Third Annual Conference on Emerging Trends in Asset Management
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Investment Management announced it will host the third annual Conference on Emerging Trends in Asset Management on Thursday, June 5, 2025. The conference will bring together a variety of asset… SEC Press Release
SEC Extends Compliance Dates for Amendments to Investment Company Names Rule
SEC Grants Six-Month Extension for Fund Name Compliance Deadlines Washington, D.C., March 14, 2025 – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a six-month extension for compliance with the Investment Company Act “Names Rule” amendments. Originally adopted in September 2023, these amendments aim to prevent misleading fund names that […]
SEC Charges Investment Adviser and Two Officers for Misuse of Fund and Portfolio Company Assets
SEC Takes Action Against Investment Adviser and Executives Over Misappropriation of Assets Washington, D.C., March 7, 2025 – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced settled charges against registered investment adviser Momentum Advisors LLC, along with its former managing partner Allan J. Boomer and former chief operating officer Tiffany […]
SEC Enhances EDGAR System Security with New Filer Management Dashboard
SEC Introduces EDGAR Next to Streamline Access and Security Washington, D.C., March 6, 2025 – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched comprehensive guidance and resources to assist filers in navigating upcoming access and account management enhancements to the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (EDGAR) system. Starting March […]
SEC Seeks Candidates for Membership on the Investor Advisory Committee
The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking candidates for appointment as members of the SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee, which was established by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to help protect investors and improve… SEC Press Release
SEC Announces 44th Annual Small Business Forum to Impact Capital-Raising Policy
Washington, D.C., Feb. 14, 2025 — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to host the 44th Annual Government-Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation at its headquarters in Washington, D.C. This pivotal event will take place on April 10 from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. ET, bringing together stakeholders […]
Mark T. Uyeda Appoints Executive Staff at SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced Acting Chairman Mark T. Uyeda’s executive staff, which will advise the Acting Chairman on matters before the Commission and work closely with SEC staff. Gabriel Eckstein, Chief of Staff Steven Levine, Deputy Chief of Staff Holly Hunter-Ceci, Senior Advisor to the Acting Chairman […]
Extension of Form PF Amendments Compliance Date
The Securities and Exchange Commission, together with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), extended the compliance date for the amendments to Form PF that were adopted on Feb. 8, 2024. The compliance date for these amendments, which was originally March 12, 2025, has been extended to June 12, 2025. Form […]
